A Guide to the Unexpected Effects of the Circadian Rhythm on Our Sleep Quality

 What’s the circadian rhythm and how does it impact the extent to which we experience sleep problems like insomnia? Find out here.

 

Have you ever heard someone talking about their body’s ‘internal clock’? This is what the circadian rhythm is all about—it refers to changes in the way we think, feel, and behave over 24 hours.

Disruptions to your circadian rhythm can significantly affect the quality of your sleep. If you’re curious to know more about how this works, read on!

The Amount of Light You’re Exposed to Affects the Timing of Your Circadian Rhythm

One of the most significant ways our circadian rhythms affect the quality of our sleep pertains to how much light we expose ourselves to when we’re going to bed.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the dimmer the room is when you’re sleeping, the more likely you are to produce melatonin. This is a hormone that ensures your circadian rhythm is timed correctly so you naturally feel sleepy at night.

If your circadian rhythm’s timing is aligned, it’ll become easier for you to get quality sleep when it’s dark at night and wake up feeling refreshed when the sun rises.

Circadian Rhythms Affect Our Body Temperature Which in Turn Affects Our Sleep

Have you ever felt cold as you climb out of bed in the morning? According to scientific sleep studies, this happens because your circadian system affects how much heat your body produces once the cells inside your body metabolize (create energy).

If you’ve got a healthy circadian rhythm, your cells will metabolize when it’s time to get up and power down when it’s time to sleep. In other words, your body temperature will drop at night (making you feel sleepy) and rise to wake you up naturally at the same every day.

This will ensure your sleep cycles are consistent and you get a good night’s rest every time.

 

Keen to Try Natural Remedies for Sleeplessness That’ll Improve Your Circadian Rhythm?

We recommend getting in touch with the experts at A Better Snooze. They’ve helped countless clients to improve their deep sleep capabilities through therapeutic techniques to get rid of emotional baggage.

They also provide adult sleep coaching that makes use of scientifically proven techniques such as neuro-linguistic programming to increase sleep efficiency.

Book a free consultation with them now to maximize your sleep quality by maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm.

Disclaimer: A Better Snooze treats symptoms of sleep disorders through natural and psychological remedies. They are not a medical entity nor do they make medical claims/diagnose sleep disorders.